Price paid for oil changes?

[Toymeister]

I've never paid for an oil change in my life, what do they cost nowadays?

If it matters I operate Hondas and Toyotas which use 0w20 and 0w16 weight oil.

To answer anticipated questions, I change my own to know that it is done properly and frankly, it is quick for me to do it. I have never had an oil related failure but I know people who pay for oil changes that have.

[retiredguy123]

At Sumter Tire, a blended oil change is about $50. But, the last change I got, I splurged for the synthetic oil, which was about $75. The guy said it will last 7,500 miles instead of 5,000.

[Battlebasset]

I've been changing my own oil for my entire life. When I had to pay for one, due to doing one for the company car or because I was between houses and living in an apartment, $35 to $40 comes to mind for a conventional oil change. I always use synthetic, so I suspect that will be closer to the $60 to $70 you are quoting.

If your prices are correct, just a continuing incentive to do my own. I can pick up a filter and five quarts of synthetic oil for around $30. It's good "me" time, and I get an opportunity to look under the car, see if anything else is leaking or just looks odd.

And then I can brag about what a man I am that can change his own oil.

[Toymeister]

I've been changing my own oil for my entire life.

And then I can brag about what a man I am that can change his own oil.

We are in a very small minority here. I have never seen anyone change oil here. It's been decades since I've seen it anyway that I've lived.j

[Ecuadog]

In May, DeLuca Toyota was doing a synthetic oil & filter change for $54.95 with a coupon.

[kkingston57]

We are in a very small minority here. I have never seen anyone change oil here. It's been decades since I've seen it anyway that I've lived.j

Biggest problem is getting rid of the USED oil.

[tuccillo]

Not a problem at all. Auto parts stores, such as Advance Auto and Auto Zone, take used oil.

Biggest problem is getting rid of the USED oil.

[Michael G.]

In May, DeLuca Toyota was doing a synthetic oil & filter change for $54.95 with a coupon.

I used their coupon but it's not for everyone.
If you got the coupon for synthetic oil in the mail from Deluca Toyota, it has your vin # on it
which is probably only for the vehicle .


I remember not so long ago, complete dyno oil/filter change would cost $49.95 on special,
it looks like those days are over.

I watch a oil sales at Walmart, buy the oil, then when your oil change interval
comes up, I take their oil and go to Walmart and have them change the oil.
I still pay Walmart $30.00 for the oil/filter change which is a couple $$$$ savings.

[Ecuadog]

In May, DeLuca Toyota was doing a synthetic oil & filter change for $54.95 with a coupon.
I used their coupon but it's not for everyone.
If you got the coupon for synthetic oil in the mail from Deluca Toyota, it has your vin # on it
which is probably only for the vehicle .
...

The coupon was printed from DeLuca's "Service & Parts Coupons" page on their website. No VIN on it.

[Rwirish]

Perhaps call a dealer?

[Jewelz]

I just had my Toyota RAV4 oil changed at Phillips Toyota with synthetic and it was $75!

[Mrmean58]

We are in a very small minority here. I have never seen anyone change oil here. It's been decades since I've seen it anyway that I've lived.j
I still change oil on all 4 of my vehicles, for the cars an oil change bundle(filter and 5 qts) costs around $38 for premium filter and oil, $43 for synthetic when on sale.

[Larchap49]

At Sumter Tire, a blended oil change is about $50. But, the last change I got, I splurged for the synthetic oil, which was about $75. The guy said it will last 7,500 miles instead of 5,000.

Let me start by saying I was a technician for seven years and then a service manager at a large Chevrolet dealer for 20 years. Going 7500 miles between oil changes is a recipe for disaster and expensive repairs. If you replace your car every 2 to 3 years then go for it but if you plan to put 60,000 to 100,000 miles on it then 4000 miles is the max I would go between oil changes. Oil does not wear out it just gets dirty and the dirt and grit from internal combustion engines acts like sandpaper and wears the internals like timing chains, rings, and bearings. Over the years I've seen many large repair bills and replaced many engines due to penny pinching on oil changes. Oh and oil filters have bypass valves inside them so when they get to a certain contaminate level they stop filtering and pass the dirty oil by.
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[CosmicTrucker]

There are side benefits to having a service center or dealer change your oil.
First , the record created on a CarFax. Having this official record of service will add hundreds if not thousands to the resale value.
Second, a good service center will also give your car a look over for other safety issues you may not be aware of. Tire wearing oddly, suspension problems, many others. Unfortunately the few rip-off shops have made most people suspicious.
Third, the hassle of trekking the old oil back for disposal. This alone is my number one issue with changing my own oil.

[kendi]

Let me start by saying I was a technician for seven years and then a service manager at a large Chevrolet dealer for 20 years. Going 7500 miles between oil changes is a recipe for disaster and expensive repairs. If you replace your car every 2 to 3 years then go for it but if you plan to put 60,000 to 100,000 miles on it then 4000 miles is the max I would go between oil changes. Oil does not wear out it just gets dirty and the dirt and grit from internal combustion engines acts like sandpaper and wears the internals like timing chains, rings, and bearings. Over the years I've seen many large repair bills and replaced many engines due to penny pinching on oil changes. Oh and oil filters have bypass valves inside them so when they get to a certain contaminate level they stop filtering and pass the dirty oil by.
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Are you referring to synthetic oils as well?

[kendi]

I've never paid for an oil change in my life, what do they cost nowadays?

If it matters I operate Hondas and Toyotas which use 0w20 and 0w16 weight oil.

To answer anticipated questions, I change my own to know that it is done properly and frankly, it is quick for me to do it. I have never had an oil related failure but I know people who pay for oil changes that have.

$80 for synthetic oil at Subaru dealer in FL. Free up north at dealer for life of our outback. Needless to say we rarely have it done in FL but sometimes we have no other option.

[airstreamingypsy]

Let me start by saying I was a technician for seven years and then a service manager at a large Chevrolet dealer for 20 years. Going 7500 miles between oil changes is a recipe for disaster and expensive repairs. If you replace your car every 2 to 3 years then go for it but if you plan to put 60,000 to 100,000 miles on it then 4000 miles is the max I would go between oil changes. Oil does not wear out it just gets dirty and the dirt and grit from internal combustion engines acts like sandpaper and wears the internals like timing chains, rings, and bearings. Over the years I've seen many large repair bills and replaced many engines due to penny pinching on oil changes. Oh and oil filters have bypass valves inside them so when they get to a certain contaminate level they stop filtering and pass the dirty oil by.
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People used to tell me I was crazy to change the oil on my 99 F-350 diesel, every 3,000 miles. I bet that truck is still running somewhere.

[OhioBuckeye]

Sorry I live in Texas now so I’m sure Florida will be different than Texas but our Ford dealership priced me at $70. I’m 74 yrs. old & I still change my own oil & filter & I use Blended Synthetic & Change oil & filter & it cost me about $27. So I’m guessing it might be a little cheaper there or about the same thing. I guess it would be safe to tell you I worked for Ford for 38 yrs. So to me it’s still an easy task!

[bobmarc]

Is it really worth it to save a few bucks....buy the oil and filter, get under the car, catch the oil, pour in new, dispose of old. etc. Nah...I'll spend the $75.

[Joe C.]

Full synthetic oil change at what used to be Bill Bryan will run about $100.

[Villages Kahuna]

Oil is the “blood” of an internal combustion engine. In fact, all moving power train components. Oil absorbs burnt carbon and most importantly lubricates the engine’s moving parts. The same is true with all components of a vehicle’s power train. Don’t try to ‘cheapen’ your ownership of your car. Driving normal mileage, change the engine oil about twice a year. Do that and you’ll have a good chance that your car’s engine will last into the double digit years.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

People used to tell me I was crazy to change the oil on my 99 F-350 diesel, every 3,000 miles. I bet that truck is still running somewhere.

There are two parts to a car which regular maintenance must be done for life minimal repairs and safety: Oil changes and tire changes both are easy for every one to perform and cheaping out on either one greatly increases the odds of a large $ bill of some sort.

WOW! I can't change mine myself anymore as its 12 quarts of oil in the F250 diesel. . once the oil would start draining, it would have end up all over the driveway, the road, etc. 3,000 was the standard from the 60's for that quality of oil. however, today's can go to 5,000 easily with a top filter. And if buying your own filter, the better the filter, the longer the life of the engine. Mobil1 is the best performance oil but maybe not the cheapest.

I have worked on diesel oil tanker ships, and that ship had twin GE 2 stroke diesels, same size as train locomotives, and the oil was only changed in the shipyard every 5 years.. . During use, the oil was continuously run through a centrifuge to filter out any contaminants. . .

Cars, I do my own at 5,000 regularly. Did a dealer once during the pandemic on the outback AND they never changed the actual oil :cus:. . . How did I know? doing my own and knowing mileages, took car in for an oil change at 5,000 miles.
drove to FL and back from MA and when fueling up local after getting home, the low oil light came on. . 5,000+3,000 mile trip = 8,000 which is approx the wear rate of oil in the outback. . from changed to needs adding/changing. . .

never went back there again, but family owned and some of the "brothers" have gone to jail/prison for fraud so . . :cus:barf

Now if you go to a speedy type change place, they suction the old oil out. . hmmm. . not sure if that is better or not. Have done that in the middle of winter with a driveway full of snow, or don't have the time for whatever reason. .
price usually depends upon the quality and quantity of the oil they sell you and i have seen anywhere from $50 to $100+

end of novel

[Haggar]

At Sumter Tire, a blended oil change is about $50. But, the last change I got, I splurged for the synthetic oil, which was about $75. The guy said it will last 7,500 miles instead of 5,000.

I also went to Sumter Tire - agree with your price but they wanted an extra $15.00 to rotate tires.

Goodyear charges $78 - changed the oil, rotated the tires and checks my filters and such.

By the way now I have an oil leak.

[retiredguy123]

I also went to Sumter Tire - agree with your price but they wanted an extra $15.00 to rotate tires.

Goodyear charges $78 - changed the oil, rotated the tires and checks my filters and such.

By the way now I have an oil leak.
I went to Goodyear (near Home Depot) once and arrived at noon. There were 4 employees standing around the counter. I asked how long it would take to get an oil change. They said they couldn't do it now because they were on their lunch break. They weren't even eating anything.

[Caymus]

Need more Valvoline Instant Oil Change Stores (I own stock :smiley::smiley::smiley::smiley:)

[Keefelane66]

Prices between $54 up to $75 possibly reasonable for oil, filter and labor. Considering an oil change at Villages Golf Cart service is $60 that’s only one quart of oil.

[blueash]

My manual says regular oil is fine. I was out in 30 minutes, oil, rotation, fluids, done

[Kathyo]

Let me start by saying I was a technician for seven years and then a service manager at a large Chevrolet dealer for 20 years. Going 7500 miles between oil changes is a recipe for disaster and expensive repairs. If you replace your car every 2 to 3 years then go for it but if you plan to put 60,000 to 100,000 miles on it then 4000 miles is the max I would go between oil changes. Oil does not wear out it just gets dirty and the dirt and grit from internal combustion engines acts like sandpaper and wears the internals like timing chains, rings, and bearings. Over the years I've seen many large repair bills and replaced many engines due to penny pinching on oil changes. Oh and oil filters have bypass valves inside them so when they get to a certain contaminate level they stop filtering and pass the dirty oil by.
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I drove a chrysler 150,000 miles and my husband never changed the oil after the original run in, just the filter every 10,000 miles or so. It's still running. And as an aside, what exactly is the benefit of synthetic oil if you can't drive further without changing it. You might get an incremental improvement in your gas mileage, but I doubt it, certainly not enough to justify paying almost 50% more for synthetic oil over regular oil prices

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I drove a chrysler 150,000 miles and my husband never changed the oil after the original run in, just the filter every 10,000 miles or so. It's still running. And as an aside, what exactly is the benefit of synthetic oil if you can't drive further without changing it. You might get an incremental improvement in your gas mileage, but I doubt it, certainly not enough to justify paying almost 50% more for synthetic oil over regular oil prices

I was getting the oil changed every 5000 miles, but that meant, some years, I'd skip a year. Up north I didn't have to go far to work, often I walked, everything I needed was in walking distance and even my dentist was just a bicycle ride away. I bought my car in 2010, with just 300 miles on it at the time I purchased it. It was what they call a "lot car." It's what the sales people use to pick up lunch for the crew, more or less.

It's now 2023, and there are only 75,000 miles on it. 13 years after I bought it "almost new." Almost 10,000 miles of that was my back and forth driving from there to here, when we were looking at buying and then moving to what is now our home, within a 4 month period.

Now, other than my trip to my parents, 500 miles round trip every 10 weeks, I rarely use my car for more than 10 miles weekly.

I see no need to change the oil every 5000 miles. Better for me, to change it once every 12-18 months, no matter how many or few miles between changes.

[kcrazorbackfan]

We are in a very small minority here. I have never seen anyone change oil here. It's been decades since I've seen it anyway that I've lived.j

I change our Passport and our 2 carts.

[Bill14564]

I used to change my own but then they started putting cowling under the engine and I became lazy.

Synthetic oil and 10,000miles or 12months worked for several vehicles and several hundred thousand miles.

I have a maintenance package that covers oil changes but $75 sounds about typical.

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[HJBeck]

I've never paid for an oil change in my life, what do they cost nowadays?

If it matters I operate Hondas and Toyotas which use 0w20 and 0w16 weight oil.

To answer anticipated questions, I change my own to know that it is done properly and frankly, it is quick for me to do it. I have never had an oil related failure but I know people who pay for oil changes that have.

It surprises me that you would use such a thin oil (0w16) in Florida. Are you originally from a cold state? Would have thought a 20 w? Would be more appropriate in this warm climate. ??

[huge-pigeons]

My oil change cost me $250 in 2000 for a Porsche, and it cost around $350 for a Nissan GT-R a few years ago, both at the dealer. It will cost less if you go to a local mechanic. So when it costs me $75 for a synthetic oil change in my car today, I feel I’m getting a deal

[Dantes]

Advance Auto takes it
Sometimes they run specials when you buy oil. They give you a free oil container

[OhioBuckeye]

I’m not arguing wheather you do it yourself or or you pay to have it done. But I know what oil & filter that’s put in my car. You don’t even if they tell you what they use, do you really know? Do you know there’s oil out there that have a paraffin base, it’s junk. The best oil ever made was Wolves Head, which they don’t make anymore. As long as I’m able I’ll do my own maintenance. That’s all I did for 38 yrs.

[Joe C.]

I drove a chrysler 150,000 miles and my husband never changed the oil after the original run in, just the filter every 10,000 miles or so. It's still running. And as an aside, what exactly is the benefit of synthetic oil if you can't drive further without changing it. You might get an incremental improvement in your gas mileage, but I doubt it, certainly not enough to justify paying almost 50% more for synthetic oil over regular oil prices

Only changed the filter and not the oil? Seems odd, as the filter holds about a quart of dirty oil. Did he add a quart of new oil when he changed the filter?

[Keefelane66]

I’m not arguing wheather you do it yourself or or you pay to have it done. But I know what oil & filter that’s put in my car. You don’t even if they tell you what they use, do you really know? Do you know there’s oil out there that have a paraffin base, it’s junk. The best oil ever made was Wolves Head, which they don’t make anymore. As long as I’m able I’ll do my own maintenance. That’s all I did for 38 yrs.
Wolf's Head was bought by Pennzoil in 1963 and is now owned by Shell.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

It surprises me that you would use such a thin oil (0w16) in Florida. Are you originally from a cold state? Would have thought a 20 w? Would be more appropriate in this warm climate. ??

on the surface, makes sense, but also depends upon the type of driving. If the villages car drives 10 minutes per trip, 0w16 would get to final viscosity quicker, and would lubricate short drives better than a final heavier weight oil which wouldn't get to all the lubrication places as quickly after 10 minutes

all scenarios are not the same

[tuccillo]

Read your owner's manual and use the oil they recommend (API rating and multi-viscosity rating) and change it as recommended by the maintenance minder or "severe" service recommendation in the owner's manual.

on the surface, makes sense, but also depends upon the type of driving. If the villages car drives 10 minutes per trip, 0w16 would get to final viscosity quicker, and would lubricate short drives better than a final heavier weight oil which wouldn't get to all the lubrication places as quickly after 10 minutes

all scenarios are not the same

[Battlebasset]

Owned an old Opel in Germany for three years while stationed there. It leaked enough oil that I never changed it. Just added new oil. I said it was "self-changing".

Guys that bought used Mercedes and BMW would ask to borrow mine, as theirs was in the shop so often.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

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Mobil1 best overall

[retiredguy123]

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Mobil1 best overall
I would be interested in knowing how they decided on the best oil. Very subjective. I wonder if any money was exchanged.

[Stu from NYC]

I would be interested in knowing how they decided on the best oil. Very subjective. I wonder if any money was exchanged.

For 100 bucks will tell you:pepper2:

[CoachKandSportsguy]

I would be interested in knowing how they decided on the best oil. Very subjective. I wonder if any money was exchanged.

my son worked at a refinery in NJ for his chemical engineering internship

I can't remember for whom, and he said in the chem engineering world, Mobil1 was regarded as the best in class. .

just what the chem engineers in the industry believed. .

YMMV

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Read your owner's manual and use the oil they recommend (API rating and multi-viscosity rating) and change it as recommended by the maintenance minder or "severe" service recommendation in the owner's manual.

Is that an order or do you only follow what's written by the mfg?

[Stu from NYC]

Is that an order or do you only follow what's written by the mfg?

They should be the best ones to advise you on what is best for your car.

[tuccillo]

Do what you want and ignore the manufacturer at your own peril.

Is that an order or do you only follow what's written by the mfg?

[tophcfa]

I always change my own oil and until recently always used the absolute best, Amsoil synthetic oil. However, because of the cost, I recently changed to using Royal Purple synthetic oil. Having three cars, three golf carts, a diesel tractor that takes 10 quarts of oil, a zero turn mower, an ATV, and several pieces of small engine equipment, Amsoil got too expensive. Royal Purple is a small step below Amsoil in quality, but is still a very high quality product at about 1/3 the price. As far as what an oil change costs, I have no idea since I do it myself. That being said, the cost could vary significantly based on both the quality and quantity of oil as well as the quality of the oil filter. I like to use WIX XP (extended performance) oil filters. Don’t cheap out on inferior quality oil and filters, it will cost you a lot more in the long run.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Do what you want and ignore the manufacturer at your own peril.

always have relied on the advice of engineers with engine maintenance experience, and only read the manual for the quantity. . both gas and diesel.

[tuccillo]

I prefer to listen to the people who engineered the product. Some people think they know better than the manufacturer about what multi-viscosity rating of oil should be used. Never understood the logic of making arbitrary decisions.

always have relied on the advice of engineers with engine maintenance experience, and only read the manual for the quantity. . both gas and diesel.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

I prefer to listen to the people who engineered the product. Some people think they know better than the manufacturer about what multi-viscosity rating of oil should be used. Never understood the logic of making arbitrary decisions.

I don't know under what constraints the engineer designed, there always are, nor the marketing and legal review the manual went through to minimize legal exposure. The maintenance engineers have to keep the machine going and sees all the constraint issues which the design engineer can't possibly design for within the constraints. . having lived and worked with a family of design and maintenance engineers, with all different types of engines and gears, that's who I listen to. .

but if you think that's arbitrary, then the only possible correct answer is in the manual.

[tuccillo]

We are talking about cars. The only choices for oil is the API rating (or one of the other similar industry ratings) and the multi-viscosity rating. Engines with variable valve timing mechanics require specific weight oil. Not clear why someone would want to second guess that but do as you want since it is not my problem. Feel free to argue with someone else.

I don't know under what constraints the engineer designed, there always are, nor the marketing and legal review the manual went through to minimize legal exposure. The maintenance engineers have to keep the machine going and sees all the constraint issues which the design engineer can't possibly design for within the constraints. . having lived and worked with a family of design and maintenance engineers, with all different types of engines and gears, that's who I listen to. .

but if you think that's arbitrary, then the only possible correct answer is in the manual.

[Two Bills]

Volvo XC60 Maintenance Schedule

Engine oil Every 10,000-miles or 12 months
Fuel filters Every 40,000-miles
Oil filter Every 10,000-miles or 12 months
Air filter Every 20,000-miles
Coolant Every 10,000-miles
Spark plugs Have them inspected every 70,000-miles
Brake fluid Once a year or 10,000-miles

[OhioBuckeye]

Filters only job is to filter the oil. Oil breaks down & when this happens oil doesn’t do what it’s suppose to do protect your engine. Think about it when you change your filter does your engine oil amazingly turn clear, I doubt it. Oil breaks down & eventually doesn’t do anything.

[OhioBuckeye]

It might of been but it’s not the same!

[Michael G.]

I have to change my synthetic 0w20 oil and filter by time not mileage.

I don't put on that many miles on so according to Toyota it's 7,500 miles or 6 months whichever comes first.

It's sure hard draining all that clean oil out after only 6 months of driving but that's what my manual states.

Short trips are brutal.

[Keefelane66]

I have to change my synthetic 0w20 oil and filter by time not mileage.

I don't put on that many miles on so according to Toyota it's 75,000 miles or 6 months whichever comes first.

It's sure hard draining all that clean oil out after only 6 months of driving but that's what my manual states.

Short trips are brutal.
Toyota recommends that you have your oil changed every 10,000 miles, but to continue with the 5,000-mile service intervals for fluid top offs, inspections, and tire rotations.

[Whitley]

Reading this thread, I realize I have not had a tune-up in about twenty years. Are they still a thing? I also use to get new shocks every couple of years. Also, no longer necessary?

[retiredguy123]

I change the oil every 5,000 miles, and buy new tires and brakes when they wear out. That's it. I don't care what the manual says. When the car has 80,000 miles, I'll buy a new one.

[Toymeister]

I change the oil every 5,000 miles, and buy new tires and brakes when they wear out. That's it. I don't care what the manual says. When the car has 80,000 miles, I'll buy a new one.

Since you are a frugal expert I am shocked that you are on a 80k rotation. If this is your philosophy I recommend a 95-100k rotation. You'll beat spark plugs replacement, timing belt replacement, and the second replacement of brakes and tires. Probably a first or second battery replacement as well.

Playing this out a bit further, and since you don't follow maintenance schedules, with your willingness to pay for oil and brakes you could easily go to 120k or 160k

[Stu from NYC]

As a frugal expert I am shocked that you are on a 80k rotation. If this is your philosophy I recommend a 95-100k rotation. You'll beat spark plugs replacement, timing belt replacement, and the second replacement of brakes and tires. Probably a first or second battery replacement as well.

Playing this out a bit further, and since you don't follow maintenance schedules, with your willingness to pay for oil and brakes you could easily go to 120k or 160k

Guess I have been lucky with timing belts, routinely get well over 100,000 miles

[retiredguy123]

Since you are a frugal expert I am shocked that you are on a 80k rotation. If this is your philosophy I recommend a 95-100k rotation. You'll beat spark plugs replacement, timing belt replacement, and the second replacement of brakes and tires. Probably a first or second battery replacement as well.

Playing this out a bit further, and since you don't follow maintenance schedules, with your willingness to pay for oil and brakes you could easily go to 120k or 160k
I'll consider it, if I don't need to make any long trips. I just don't feel safe on a long trip with a high mileage vehicle.

[Stu from NYC]

I'll consider it, if I don't need to make any long trips. I just don't feel safe on a long trip with a high mileage vehicle.

We have routinely gotten well over 200,000 miles on our Camry's. Only one major expense I recall transmission after 200,000 and car got us to over 300,000.

[Bilyclub]

Is it really worth it to save a few bucks....buy the oil and filter, get under the car, catch the oil, pour in new, dispose of old. etc. Nah...I'll spend the $75.

When I change my own oil I let the car sit up on the ramps and drain out for an hour or two. Gets more of the old oil out. At a shop they put the plug back in the pan pretty quick.

[tophcfa]

We have routinely gotten well over 200,000 miles on our Camry's. Only one major expense I recall transmission after 200,000 and car got us to over 300,000.

Got over 450 thousand commuting miles on my old manual transmission Acura Integra back in the 1990’s. Changed the oil religiously every 3,000 miles with dinosaur oil. Had to replace the brakes, tires, clutch, and timing belt more than once, but never had a single engine problem. Now I use high quality synthetic oil and a quality oil filter and change the oil every 10 thousand miles.

[Toymeister]

It surprises me that you would use such a thin oil (0w16) in Florida. Are you originally from a cold state? Would have thought a 20 w? Would be more appropriate in this warm climate. ??

Toyota requires 0w16 on new cars

[CoachKandSportsguy]

I change the oil every 5,000 miles, and buy new tires and brakes when they wear out. That's it. I don't care what the manual says. When the car has 80,000 miles, I'll buy a new one.

The cost of repairs which can extend a car's life by years, are cheap versus a new car.

I am about on the exact same schedule as you,
* change oil every 5,000 ($100 max per change)
* Buy new tires just before wear bars show (speed rated H tires for higher safety rating in summer)
Get front end alignment with new tires to minimize wear. ($150 estimate)
* Brakes when pads nearly worn out, or one wears out , generally at 60K miles
Get front end alignment after new brakes installed ($150 estimate)
* change batteries every four years, get largest battery which can fit ,not OEM
helpful with always on electronics battery drainage, especially in winter
* Radiator hoses changed when changing batteries. .
* Timing belt changed maybe depending upon expected life
* Check transmission oil level every 100K miles


I easily get over 100K / 6-7 years (@20K per year) out of the car, limited by body rust in the NE or other minor mechanical / cosmetic issues but won't go much past 140K miles
due the potential multiple increase in mechanical issues. . .

I haven't had any safety issues, not sure how you classify safety issues. .
never had a major engine repair bill either. . . unless you call a tire blowout due to huge pot hole, or other road issues. . .


car repair guy

[tophcfa]

The cost of repairs which can extend a car's life by years, are cheap versus a new car.

I am about on the exact same schedule as you,
* change oil every 5,000 ($100 max per change)
* Buy new tires just before wear bars show (speed rated H tires for higher safety rating in summer)
Get front end alignment with new tires to minimize wear. ($150 estimate)
* Brakes when pads nearly worn out, or one wears out , generally at 60K miles
Get front end alignment after new brakes installed ($150 estimate)
* change batteries every four years, get largest battery which can fit ,not OEM
helpful with always on electronics battery drainage, especially in winter
* Radiator hoses changed when changing batteries. .
* Timing belt changed maybe depending upon expected life
* Check transmission oil level every 100K miles


I easily get over 100K / 6-7 years (@20K per year) out of the car, limited by body rust in the NE or other minor mechanical / cosmetic issues but won't go much past 140K miles
due the potential multiple increase in mechanical issues. . .

I haven't had any safety issues, not sure how you classify safety issues. .
never had a major engine repair bill either. . . unless you call a tire blowout due to huge pot hole, or other road issues. . .


car repair guy

It’s pretty much a necessity to have a four wheel drive truck where we live part time up north. I just made the decision to sink a few grand into my Nissan Frontier, that has well over 150K miles on it, after being shocked by the price of new trucks these days. Other considerations in deciding to drop the coin to keep the old truck in good shape is that the money needed to put into it is less than just the sales tax I would have to pay on a new one, not even taking into account the outrageous excise tax I would have to pay the first few years on a new truck. Plus, I love my very simple and basic older truck, unlike the new ones that are basically a computer on wheels. We will be driving my wife’s newer Honda HRV instead of the truck going forward on the couple times per year 2,750 mile round trip drive between our homes. I’m going to miss all the extra room in the truck and the acceleration power during those long drives. Hopefully the truck will last until we downsize and I won’t need it anymore. After seeing how much rust is under the truck I am now wishing I didn’t air down the tires and drive it on the beaches at Cape Cod all those summers, oh well?

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Hopefully the truck will last until we downsize and I won’t need it anymore. After seeing how much rust is under the truck I am now wishing I didn’t air down the tires and drive it on the beaches at Cape Cod all those summers, oh well?

I get the sentiment, i love our truck as well for the trips.

But too much rust is too risky for big bills. . I put a car on blocks all winter on Cape Cod, and the entire brake system had to be rebuilt. . waste of money for trying to save money. .

I don't buy new vehicles though, only first two vehicles were new, being young, otherwise, 2-3 year old cars with 20-30K miles. . but i get that today's used car market is hosed due to working from home just made cars last 3 years longer before getting turned in for a new one based upon mileage / age. Leases were bought out because it was much cheaper than buying a new car.

If you shop around, there might be a steal here or there on a good 3 year old truck . .

sportsguy

[ThirdOfFive]

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